JBL VTX B15 Rigging Manual

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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual GENERAL INFORMATION VTX B15 - Rigging Manual Document Number: 1000364847 Version: B-EN Distribution Date: October 10, 2022 Copyright © 2022 by HARMAN International; all rights reserved JBL PROFESSIONAL 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge, CA 91329 USA
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual Thank you for purchasing JBL VTX Series products In more than 75 years of JBL innovations, the VTX Series stands apart as a milestone in the practical application of creative engineering. VTX products herald the next generation in line array loudspeaker systems: a new era in
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - SAFETY 6 1.1 Safety Instructions 6 1.2 General Hardware Information 6 1.3 Attachment to Structures 6 1.4 Important Safety Warning 6 1.5 Are You New to Rigging 7 1.6 Inspection and Maintenance 7 1.7 Symbols 8 1.8 Resources and Documentation 8 2
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    -Back 36 8.6 Pull-Back Use Cases 37 9 - CEILING MOUNT 38 10 - EYEBOLT INSTALLATION 39 11 - POLE MOUNT ATTACHMENT 40 12 - SPECIFICATIONS 41 12.1 - VTX A6 MF 41 12.2 - VTX A6 SB 42 12.3 - VTX A6 CM 43 12.4 - VTX RC500 44 12.5 VTX B1 GND 45 12.6 VTX B15 ACC 46 13 - CONTACT INFORMATION 47
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 1 - SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions dropped. 11. Contact JBL Professional for advanced servicing issues. 12. CAUTION - DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual None of the information in this section should be used without first obtaining competent advice with respect to applicability to a given circumstance. None of the information presented herein is intended as a representation or warranty on the part of JBL. Anyone making use
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 1.7 SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in this document: CAUTION: This symbol gives notice of a potential risk of harm to the individual or the equipment. Instructions marked hardware video tutorials are available for watching on the JBL Professional YouTube channel. 8
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 2 - MECHANICAL LIMITS The VTX B15 suspension system and JBL Line Array Calculator 3 (LAC-3) software should always be used to check mechanical limits. 2.1 SUSPENDED ARRAY ARRAY FRAME VTX A6 MF VTX A6 SB VTX A6 SB (x2) VTX A6 SB (x2) NOTES Non-mixed arrays using the VTX A6
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    Manual VTX A6 VTX B15 | VTX B15G VTX A6 MF | Mini Frame VTX A6 SB | Suspension Bar VTX A6 CM | Ceiling Mount VTX B15 ACC | Caster Board & Cover VTX B1 GND VTX RC500 | Rotating Clamp 229-00009-01 | M10 Eyebolt Set CAUTION: Always use components and accessories specified and approved by JBL
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 4 - SOFTWARE 4.1 LINE ARRAY CALCULATOR 3TM Line Array Calculator 3 acoustical prediction software is used for the design and mechanical validation of VTX facilitates system deployment. Mechanical data can be transferred to JBL's Array LinkTM app running on an iOS® or
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 4.2 SUSPENDED ARRAYS Line Array Calculator checks the mechanical safety of suspended arrays and takes into consideration all variables that can affect the mechanical safety and
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual user of potential mechanical or stability problems. Errors and warnings generated fall into also complies with the mechanical limits set by JBL for the speakers and selected accessories. WARNING other structure that can provide additional support and is rated for the weight
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 5 - RIGGING SYSTEM VTX B15 cabinets include a six-point, trigger operated, rigging mechanism that can be deployed to suspend up to 15 cabinets, depending on the configuration. The B15 rigging system enables forming either standalone arrays or mixed arrays using A6 full-range
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 5.2 RIGGING MECHANISM Each of the six B15 rigging bars incorporates a trigger operated, indicate that the link bar is in the extended position. This is especially useful when multiple B15s are arrayed together and the link bars are not fully visible. STEPS: •1 Release the
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual When suspending multiple B15 cabinets together, all six rigging points (three per side) should be used for each B15 with the exception of the top cabinet, which connects to the array frame or suspension bar. Each attachment point will use one quick release pin,
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 6 - TRANSPORTATION The VTX B15 ACC accessory kit includes a front face caster board for a single B15 and a protective cover. The ACC is an efficient solution for easy transportation and maximizing truck packs. Because of their small footprint, B15 subwoofers can be stacked
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 6.1 CASTER BOARD INSTALLATION Two caster board tabs at the front of the B15 are used to secure the front face ACC caster board to the B15. The tabs are retractable and ship from the factory in the retracted position inside the B15. This orientation is ideal when B15s are
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 6.2 CASTER BOARD OVERVIEW The VTX B15 ACC caster board features two spring-loaded sliding pin locks (one on each side), which are used to attach the caster board to a B15 cabinet. The caster board seats on the B15 mounting tabs and is secured by the spring-loaded pin. TIP:
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 6.3 CASTER BOARD INSTALLATION STEPS: •1 Slide either of teh ACC caster board mounting pins into one of the mounting tabs on the face of the B15 subwoofer. •2 Pull back the handle on the other pin mechanism, push the caster board onto the tab and release the handle. 1 2 2 20
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 6.4 STACKING CASTER BOARDS VTX B15 ACC Caster Boards can be stacked together for storage. The caster board's handles and wheels were designed to allow stacking without having to touch or manually turn the wheels. When the ACC is held by the handle near its edge, gravity
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    6.5 TRUCK PACKING VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 2,286 mm (90 in) 2,434mm (96 in) 22
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    be collapsed and pinned together for storage. CAUTION: This manual describes the VTX A6 MF only in the context of the B15. For detailed information on the A6 Mini Frame and a full description of use cases refer to the VTX A6 Rigging Manual before using. 7.1 OVERVIEW SIDE SHACKLE POSITION CENTER
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 7.2 ATTACHING THE MINI FRAME The Mini Frame is always attached to the front four rigging bars of the top B15 subwoofer in an array. STEPS: •1 Extend the four front B15 rigging bars by releasing the recessed triggers located just below the rigging bars. •2 The rigging bars
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual STEPS: •3 Attach the two side arms to the B15 using the quick release pins attached to the side arms. •4 Pin the Spreader Bar to the desired pick-point position using the two pins attached
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 7.3 SUSPENSION OPTIONS The VTX A8 Mini Frame can be used in single-point configurations using the center shackle position of the Spreader Bar. Alternatively, the two side shackle positions
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 7.4 SPREADER BAR POSITIONS Each one of the 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 B15 CoG REAR FRONT VTX A6 MF | Mini Frame SKU: JBL-P3255MX WEIGHT: 5.3 kg (11.6 lbs) Designed in California Made in Mexico 6° 6° Manufacturer: Harman Professional,
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 7.5 SUSPENDING B15 CABINETS STEPS: •1 Install the A6 Mini Frame as outlined in Section 7.2 Attaching the Mini Frame. •2 Use the hoist to lift the B15 cabinet. •33 Remove the six pins from the bottom of the cabinet. 1 2 3 TIP: Removing the pins at this point is not a
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 7.6 CONNECTING B15 CABINETS STEPS: •1 Lower the flown stack until it rests on the B15 on the ground. •2 Once stacked, extend all six rigging bars of the B15 cabinet on the ground. 1 2 TIP: Removing the pins at this point is not a requirement. This can happen before or after
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    STEPS: •3 Use the six pins to secure the cabinets. •4 Lift and repeat steps 1-4 for additional B15s in the array. VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 30
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    is compatible with array frames that support 1/2 inch shackles, such as the VTX A6 MF. The RC500 is attached to the center shackle position of the Mini Frame and allows for 360 degree rotation. For more information on the RC500, refer to the RC500 User Manual. CAUTION: Array weight must always be
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 8 - SUSPENSION BAR The VTX A6 SB Suspension Bar is a lightweight suspension bar for suspending A6 and B15 arrays when the additional functionality of the Mini Frame is not needed. A single Suspension Bar or dual bars can be used, depending on the array
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 8.2 ATTACHMENT OPTIONS The Suspension Bar can be connected to either the bottom or the top of a suspended mixed array of VTX A6s and B15s. To attach a Suspension Bar at the bottom of an array, the array attachment tabs will be used in conjunction with the pins from the
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 8.3 ATTACHING THE SUSPENSION BAR STEPS: 1• Extend the two center B15 link bars that will be connected to the Suspension Bar. 2• Pin the Suspension Bar to the link bars. 1 2 34
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 8.4 SUSPENSION BAR USE CASES The VTX A6 SB Suspension Bar can be deployed in a number of configurations when used with B15 subwoofers. Below are some safe guidelines on use cases. SINGLE SUSPENSION BAR SINGLE-POINT SINGLE SUSPENSION BAR DUAL-POINT | SIDE-BY-SIDE DUAL
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 8.5 PULL-BACK The VTX A6 SB Suspension Bar can be used for pull-back at the bottom of a B15 array in array configurations requiring a significant amount of downtilt. Either the VTX A6 B15 array based on the instructions in Chapter 7. 2• Attach the Suspension Bar to the bottom
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 8.6 PULL-BACK USE CASES Follow the examples below to safely implement pull-back for B15 arrays using the Mini Frame and Suspension Bar. VTX A6 MF + VTX A6 SB DUAL-POINT (2) VTX A6 SB DUAL-POINT (2) VTX A6 SB QUAD-POINT (2) VTX A6 SB DUAL-POINT 37
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 9 - CEILING MOUNT The VTX A6 CM Ceiling Mount accessory allows for a cost-effective way to suspend a VTX B15 Subwoofer from a capable structure in a fixed installation scenario. STEPS: 1• Using the provided mounting holes, secure the A6 CM to a structure. Refer to the A6 CM
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 10 - EYEBOLT INSTALLATION The B15G is acoustically the same as the B15 but designed without the integrated rigging system. This reduces weight and unnecessary components for applications where portable rigging hardware is unnecessary. Instead, the B15G offers integrated M10
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    rods or other JBL supported acaccessories, like Base Plates. In this configuration, a load of up to 45 kg (100 lbs) can be placed on the extension rod as a static vertical load. For more information on the A6 Base Plate configuration limits, refer to the VTX A6 Rigging Manual. CAUTION: Do not
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    bar | (1) 1/2-inch Shackle #5118578 Footnotes: 1: Always check mechanical safety with JBL Line Array Calculator 3 software before use. For more information on Safe and Maximum Limits, refer to the VTX A6 and VTX B15 Rigging Manuals. 2: Refer to the 2D and 3D Customer Drawings for more detailed
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    bar | (1) 1/2-inch Shackle #5118578 Footnotes: 1: Always check mechanical safety with JBL Line Array Calculator 3 software before use. For more information on Safe and Maximum Limits, refer to the VTX A6 and VTX B15 Rigging Manuals. 2: Refer to the 2D and 3D Customer Drawings for more detailed
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    3 software before use. For more information on Safe and Maximum Limits, refer to the VTX A6 Rigging Manual. 2: Refer to the 2D and 3D Customer Drawings for more detailed dimensions. JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
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    RC500 137 mm (5.4 in) VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 128 mm (5.0 in) 254 mm (10.0 in) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL attached to can support the weight of the array 2: Refer to the 2D and 3D Customer Drawings for more detailed dimensions 3: Weight includes VTX RC500 only JBL continually engages in
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    GND TOP 102 mm (4.0 in) 127 mm (5.0 in) VTX B15 | Rigging Manual FRONT/BACK LEFT/RIGHT 38 mm (1.5 in) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL Construction : routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description,
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    12.6 VTX B15 ACC TOP VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 457 mm (18.0 in) LEFT/RIGHT 536 mm (21 ) Shipping Weight : 12.4 kg (27.4 lbs) ORDERING INFORMATION SKU : JBL-P3257MX | VTX B15 ACC Included : (1) Caster board | (1) VTX B15 CVR Footnotes: 1: Refer to the 2D and 3D Customer Drawings for more detailed
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    VTX B15 | Rigging Manual 13 - CONTACT INFORMATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HARMAN Professional Solutions 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 USA +1 (844) 776-4899 www.jblpro.com U.S.A. Technical Support www.jblpro.com/support China In-Country Support [email protected] HARMAN
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